Puffballs to open for... Southern Pacific : Santa Cruz's premiere classic/Southern rock band Southern Pacific includes some of the Bay Area's most popular and accomplished musicians, fronted by charismatic lead vocalist Michele Murphy. Playing a variety of classic and Southern rock tunes you don't hear often enough, as well as some fantastic new originals, all of which will get you up and dancing. On drums is Michael Owens (China Cats) guitar Freddy Rodriguez (Rosebud) Skippy Sherred on Bass (Aardvark, Medicine Rd) Michael Enos (Mud Frog) on Keys.